The Campaign Schedule section controls when a campaign becomes active and when it stops running.
Scheduling allows you to automate promotions without manually enabling or disabling campaigns.
You can use scheduling for:
- Flash sales
- Weekend promotions
- Holiday campaigns
- Daily offers
- Evergreen funnels
- Product launches
- Seasonal discounts
Schedule Status
The Schedule Status determines whether the scheduling system is enabled for the campaign.
Enabled
When enabled, DealPulse checks all scheduling rules before displaying the campaign.
The campaign will only appear when the configured schedule conditions are met.
Disabled
When disabled, scheduling rules are ignored.
The campaign will remain active as long as the campaign itself is published and all targeting rules match.
Schedule Type
The Schedule Type determines how the campaign timing is managed.
Available schedule types include:
- One-Time
- Recurring (Pro)
- Evergreen (Pro)
- Cart discount (Pro)
Each schedule type behaves differently.
One-Time Schedule
A One-Time Schedule runs only once between a specific start date and end date.
This is the most common scheduling method.
Example
Black Friday Sale
Start Date:
November 25, 2026
End Date:
November 30, 2026
The campaign automatically activates on November 25 and automatically expires on November 30.
Best Uses
- Flash sales
- Holiday promotions
- Product launches
- Limited-time discounts
Start Date
The Start Date defines when the campaign becomes active.
Before the start date:
- Timer will not display
- Discounts will not apply
- Inventory counters will not appear
- Sticky bars will remain hidden
Example
Start Date:
July 20, 2026
Current Date:
July 18, 2026
Result:
Campaign remains inactive until July 20.
Start Time
The Start Time defines the exact time the campaign begins.
Example
Start Date:
July 20
Start Time:
09:00 AM
The campaign activates at exactly 09:00 AM.
Why Use It?
Useful when launching promotions at a specific time.
Examples:
- Midnight launches
- Weekend sales
- New product releases
End Date
The End Date defines when the campaign stops running.
Once the end date is reached:
- Timers stop
- Discounts are removed
- Campaign becomes inactive
Example
End Date:
July 31
After July 31:
Campaign is no longer displayed.
End Time
The End Time determines the exact time the campaign expires.
Example
End Date:
July 31
End Time:
11:59 PM
Campaign remains active until 11:59 PM.
Timezone
Timezone controls how DealPulse calculates campaign dates and times.
Recommended:
Use the same timezone configured in WordPress ( store time Zone ).
Example
WordPress Timezone:
America/New_York
Campaign Start:
9:00 AM
Visitors see the campaign based on the configured store timezone.
Recurring Schedule
Recurring schedules automatically repeat according to a pattern.
Unlike one-time campaigns, recurring campaigns never permanently expire.
They automatically restart according to the configured rules.
Recurring Frequency
Defines how often the campaign repeats.
Common options include:
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
Daily Recurring
Runs every day.
Example
Start Time:
9:00 AM
End Time:
6:00 PM
Result:
Campaign automatically activates every day between 9 AM and 6 PM.
Weekly Recurring
Runs on selected days every week.
Example
Days:
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Result:
Campaign activates every weekend.
Best Uses
- Weekend sales
- Weekly promotions
- Weekly inventory clearance
Monthly Recurring
Runs on selected dates each month.
Example
Day:
1st
Result:
Campaign activates on the first day of every month.
Best Uses
- Monthly sales
- Subscription offers
- Membership campaigns
Day of Week
Allows campaigns to run only on specific days.
Available options:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Multiple days can be selected.
Example
Selected Days:
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Friday
Campaign appears only on those days.
Daily Start Time
Defines when the recurring campaign starts each day.
Example
9:00 AM
Campaign activates every day at 9:00 AM.
Daily End Time
Defines when the recurring campaign stops each day.
Example
6:00 PM
Campaign automatically stops at 6:00 PM.
Evergreen Schedule (Pro)
Evergreen campaigns create a unique deadline for each visitor.
Unlike fixed schedules, every customer receives their own countdown.
Duration
Duration defines how long the campaign remains active for each visitor.
Examples:
- 24 Hours
- 48 Hours
- 72 Hours
- 7 Days
- 14 Days
Example
Visitor arrives:
July 1
Duration:
72 Hours
Expiration:
July 4
A different visitor arriving on July 5 receives a new expiration date.
Trigger Event
The Trigger Event determines when the evergreen timer starts.
Common trigger events include:
- First Visit
- Product Visit
- Landing Page Visit
- Add to Cart
- User Registration
Example
Trigger:
First Visit
The timer starts when the visitor first enters the website.
Expiration Action
Determines what happens when an evergreen timer reaches zero.
Available actions may include:
- Hide Campaign
- Hide Timer
- Disable Discount
- Show Expired Message
- Redirect Visitor
Example
Expiration Action:
Disable Discount
The timer remains visible but discounts stop applying.
Schedule Preview
The Schedule Preview displays how the campaign timing will behave.
Use it to verify:
- Start dates
- End dates
- Recurring periods
- Evergreen durations
before publishing the campaign.
Common Schedule Examples
Black Friday Campaign
Type:
One-Time
Start:
November 25
End:
November 30
Purpose:
Holiday promotion
Weekend Sale
Type:
Recurring
Days:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Purpose:
Weekly sales campaign
New Visitor Offer
Type:
Evergreen
Duration:
72 Hours
Purpose:
First-time visitor promotion
Best Practices
- Always verify timezone settings.
- Test schedules before publishing.
- Use recurring campaigns for automated promotions.
- Use evergreen campaigns for personalized urgency.
- Avoid overlapping campaigns targeting the same products.
- Assign campaign priorities when multiple schedules may overlap.